The following words and terms when used in subchapter B have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Carrier or Insurer--Any entity authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance to provide any of the insurance coverage, benefits, or services described by Chapter 1576, Insurance Code, under the insurance laws of this state.
2. (2) Effective date of employment--The first day on which an employee is both on active duty in the employee's first TRS-covered position in a Texas public school and is a participating member.
3. (3) Eligible family members--Family members described in §41.18(a) and (b) of this title (relating to Eligibility for Texas Public School Employees and Retirees Group Long-Term Care Insurance Program).
4. (4) Newly hired--Eligible employees who begin employment in their first TRS-covered position in a Texas public school during or after the initial enrollment period as set out in §41.19 of this title (relating to Enrollment Periods for Texas Public School Employees and Retirees Group Long-Term Care Insurance Program).
5. (5) Participating member--A person defined by Government Code §§822.001 and 822.002 whose membership has not terminated as described by Government Code §§822.003 - 822.006.
6. (6) Program--The Texas Public School Employees and Retirees Group Long-Term Care Insurance Program set out in Chapter 1576, Insurance Code.
7. (7) Trustee or TRS--The Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Source Note:The provisions of this §41.17 adopted to be effective August 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 8412; amended to be effective March 12, 2003, 28 TexReg 2113; amended to be effective February 4, 2004, 29 TexReg 1014; amended to be effective March 8, 2007, 32 TexReg 1092.